MEKA is a free multi-machine emulator for Sega 8-bit systems and ColecoVision. Its supported machines include SG-1000, SC-3000, SF-7000, Mark III, Master System, Game Gear, ColecoVision and Othello Multivision. The project also supports a wide range of peripherals and less common games. A debugger and debugging and hacking tools are included, with the project describing those tools as useful for programmers and people working with Sega 8-bit systems. MEKA includes a game database and compatibility list, which its site says receive fixes and changes. It is free software distributed under a BSD-like license, and its source and data may be browsed and reused without restrictions. The download page lists a Windows x86 build and directs GNU/Linux and macOS users to build from source. That page describes MEKA 0.80 as in development, while the GitHub releases page lists Meka 2025-08-17 as the latest release. Initiated in 1998, MEKA is maintained by Omar Cornut, known as Bock; support and communication are directed to the MEKA Forums.
Who it is for
MEKA suits programmers and people working with Sega 8-bit systems, uncommon games or hardware. The project says it has limited use for the average player.
What is good
- Free software with a BSD-like license.
- Supports Sega 8-bit systems and ColecoVision.
- Includes debugger and hacking tools.
- Source and data may be browsed and reused.
- Includes a game database and compatibility list.
What to know first
- Download page describes MEKA 0.80 as in development.
- GNU/Linux and macOS users are directed to build from source.
- Project says it has limited use for average players.
Verdict
MEKA combines emulation across several older systems with debugging tools and reference data. Its download page notes that 0.80 is in development, and non-Windows users are directed to build from source.
Get started with MEKA
- Visit the MEKA website.
- Choose the Windows x86 build or follow the source build route for GNU/Linux or macOS.
- Use the MEKA Forums for support and communication.
Questions about MEKA
How much does MEKA cost?
MEKA is free software, with a listed plan price of 0.00 USD per free.
Which systems does MEKA support?
It supports SG-1000, SC-3000, SF-7000, Mark III, Master System, Game Gear, ColecoVision, and Othello Multivision.
Which platforms can run MEKA?
The listed platforms are Windows, GNU/Linux, and macOS.
Is MEKA open source?
MEKA is distributed under a BSD-like license, and its source and data may be browsed and reused without restrictions.
Who maintains MEKA?
The project is maintained by Omar Cornut, known as Bock.
Does MEKA include save states and a debugger?
Yes. Save states and a Game Gear debugger are listed, and MEKA includes debugging and hacking tools.
MEKA plans and pricing
All plansCompared on game gear emulators
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- Windows, GNU/Linux, macOS
- Save states
- Yes
- Game Gear debugger
- Yes
- Master System support
- Yes
- Source available
- Yes